The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (District) promotes the wise use of natural resources for the benefit of the citizens of Richland County. Conservation Districts are political subdivisions of state government under the local direction of a five-member Board of Commissioners. Three Commissioners are elected in the General Election; two are appointed by the SC Department of Natural Resources. These Commissioners volunteer their time and services to help improve natural resources conservation. There are 46 conservation districts in SC whose jurisdictions conform to county boundaries. Use the links below or at the right to learn more about our programs.

Meet our Commissioners, staff, and partners; learn how the Dust Bowl contributed to the creation of conservation districts in the United States; find information about District meetings; and search the District's print newsletter archive.